Day: April 8, 2026

Kamet Capital Hosts 2026 Market Outlook Luncheon, Marking First Large-Scale In-Person Gathering in Nine Years

SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 -- Kamet Capital, a Singapore-based multi-single-family office, hosted its 2026 Market Outlook Luncheon on February 22, bringing together ultra-high-net-worth families, fund investors and portfolio company founders for discussions on the 2026 market environment, asset allocation opportunities and key sector trends such as AI and healthcare. As Kamet's first large-scale in-person gathering in nine years, the luncheon reflected the firm's expanding client base, growing presence as one of the region's leading family offices and evolving capability to meet clients' demands for high-quality insights, meaningful dialogue and network access. "Kamet was established in 2017. We stayed low-key for years and usually engaged with families in a more private setting," said Kerry Goh, founder, CEO and CIO of Kamet Capital. "This year, in response to interest from many new clients, we organized our first large-scale in-person gathering, reflecting our willingness to engage more openly with a broader group of investors. But we will keep our original principles to build long-term trust." A Framework-Driven Outlook for 2026 At the event, Kamet shared that its outlook is based on a systematic assessment of macro conditions, policy factors and valuations, rather than short-term market fluctuations. Many of the most important data points only become clear in early February. That is why it typically publishes the assessment by then. This year's theme centered on how investors can make decisions that remain resilient amid heightened volatility and increasing market divergence. Kamet specifically highlighted its high-conviction (and non-consensus) views that precious metals had topped out in early February with high odds of a considerable pullback in the short term. It also shared the long-term de-dollarization theme but found the recent USD weakness appeared overdone. In March, these views had largely played out, with gold prices correcting and USD strength reasserting itself. On equities, while Kamet remained constructive on both U.S. and Hong Kong SAR markets, heightened geopolitical tensions had led to increased volatility in the near term. "In today's complicated market environment, our investment decisions adopt a disciplined, framework-driven approach designed to filter out short-term market noise," said Chong Sze King, Head of Portfolio Management of Kamet. "Our framework focuses on key drivers and, more importantly, on the specific conditions within these drivers. As long as these underlying conditions remain intact, we do not allow market fluctuations or headline-driven sentiment to dictate portfolio positioning. This approach enables us to remain aligned with our core investment principles while identifying selective opportunities across major markets and helping clients navigate uncertainty with a long-term, resilient portfolio strategy." Growth in 2025 and Looking Ahead The event also highlighted Kamet's progress in 2025, with a growing number of ultra-high-net-worth families and fund investors, expanded office space, and the continued development of differentiated investment solutions. Kamet received positive client feedback on its Income-Optimizer Portfolio strategy launched last year, reflecting continued interest in resilient solutions. This year, Kamet will launch its put-write strategy through the Kamet Put Option Premium Fund, expanding its investment offerings in response to demand for strategies designed for a more volatile market environment. Featured speakers from Kamet's investee companies, Jensen Wu, founder and CEO of Topview, and Wai Mun Lim, founder and CEO of Doctor Anywhere, also shared sector insights on AI and healthcare, adding broader industry perspectives to the day's discussions. Kamet noted that AI remains a key area of interest for investors, but access to high-quality opportunities depends on trusted networks, strong sector understanding and close collaboration with founders and partners. Through Kamet's Founders Network, it aims to help clients gain earlier visibility into emerging themes and selective opportunities in sectors with limited access. Kamet also continues to support innovation through its broader role as a long-term strategic partner to emerging companies and founders. /PRNewswire/

SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 — Kamet Capital, a Singapore-based multi-single-family office, hosted its 2026 Market Outlook Luncheon on February 22, bringing together ultra-high-net-worth families, fund investors and portfolio company founders for discussions on the 2026 market environment, asset allocation opportunities and key sector trends such as AI and healthcare. As Kamet’s first large-scale in-person gathering […]

YY Group (NASDAQ: YYGH) Secures Extendable High-Level Cleaning Contract with Singapore Transportation Authority

YY Group (NASDAQ: YYGH) Secures Extendable High-Level Cleaning Contract with Singapore Transportation Authority

SINGAPORE — YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) (“YY Group” or the “Company”), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management (IFM), today announced that its IFM subsidiary, Hong Ye Group Pte. Ltd., has been awarded a contract for high-level cleaning services with a major state-owned transportation authority in Singapore, commencing April 1, […]

Huawei Cloud official launch MaaS in Thailand and introduce Full-Stack AI Capabilities to Drive Thailand’s Intelligent Transformation

BANGKOK -- Huawei Cloud hosted Huawei Cloud Thailand AI Boost Day 2026, showcasing its vision for advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence through the introduction of Agentic AI—a new paradigm that is redefining the boundaries of AI applications, from passive response systems to intelligent agents capable of proactive planning and executing complex tasks, alongside the official launch of Model as a Service (MaaS) in Thailand, Huawei Cloud's MaaS is designed to address key enterprise scenarios, including large language models, coding, and multimodal applications. Built on Huawei's proprietary acceleration engine, the platform delivers optimized performance, faster response, and enhanced stability, while supporting leading industry models to provide a high-quality and reliable token-based service experience. The service has already been adopted by leading enterprises across multiple industries. Notably, the launch of MaaS also supports the recently introduced GLM-5 model, which has achieved state-of-the-art performance in coding and agent capabilities among open-source models. With strengths in handling complex system engineering and long-context agent tasks, GLM-5 serves as a strong foundation for building enterprise-grade general-purpose AI agents. The event brought together senior executives from the public and private sectors, as well as leading partners, who took the stage to share insights and exchange perspectives on the future of AI-driven business transformation. The event also highlighted Huawei Cloud's continued commitment to strengthening collaboration with leading open-source AI models, enabling Day-0 availability and helping enterprises accelerate innovation and unlock business value more rapidly in the AI era. /PRNewswire/

BANGKOK — Huawei Cloud hosted Huawei Cloud Thailand AI Boost Day 2026, showcasing its vision for advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence through the introduction of Agentic AI—a new paradigm that is redefining the boundaries of AI applications, from passive response systems to intelligent agents capable of proactive planning and executing complex tasks, alongside […]

Mula-X Redefines Financial Security in Thailand with Ideem’s Passkeys+

BANGKOK -- Mula-X today announced the rollout of Passkeys+ from Ideem, potentially replacing SMS-based OTPs with biometric, device-bound authentication across its digital wallet platform. With this move Mula-X has positioned themselves as an industry leader by delivering a significantly improved user experience while also automatically strengthening security for its users. Built on the FIDO standard, Passkeys+ delivers passwordless authentication that is phishing-resistant, invisible to the user, and bound to the device, giving Mula-X visibility and control that standard passkey deployments simply don't offer. Authentication happens natively within the app, with no redirects, no OTP delays, and no attack surface for credential theft. "By adopting Passkeys+ technology alongside our existing SMS-based verification, it allows Mula-X to deliver a faster, more seamless login experience while strengthening security for our users," said Lyn Kok, Founder & CEO of Mula-X. "Security and convenience usually don't go together, but with the advent of AI deep faking, improved phishing attacks and more demanding customers they are both paramount in digital finance." A Stronger Bottom Line The operational impact is equally significant. By enabling an alternative to SMS OTP infrastructure, Mula-X potentially removes recurring delivery costs and the operational complexity of managing global OTP providers, replacing variable, usage-based expense with a scalable, fixed-overhead security layer. "The Thai market is sophisticated and fast-moving, and Mula-X's users deserve authentication at the forefront of the industry," said Greg Storm, President of Ideem. "Mula-X has demonstrated that better security and user convenience can be delivered simultaneously. Users will always take the path of least resistance, and by making their security easy and convenient, Mula-X has given their customers an easy, automatic and invisible path to better security. . As digital finance accelerates across Southeast Asia, Mula-X's adoption of Passkeys+ sets a new benchmark for what modern fintech security should look like. /PRNewswire/

BANGKOK — Mula-X today announced the rollout of Passkeys+ from Ideem, potentially replacing SMS-based OTPs with biometric, device-bound authentication across its digital wallet platform. With this move Mula-X has positioned themselves as an industry leader by delivering a significantly improved user experience while also automatically strengthening security for its users. Built on the FIDO standard, […]

BLUETTI Launches Ultra-Slim FridgePower Backup System on Kickstarter

SYDNEY -- Clean energy leader BLUETTI will launch its ultra-slim FridgePower power solution on Kickstarter on April 17, 2026, with an early-bird lock-in offer for pre-launch supporters. Part of BLUETTI's growing ecosystem to address specific needs, this efficient UPS backup is a reliable power solution for apartments, narrow spaces, camper vans, and off-grid travel setups. 75mm Slim Profile for Tight Spaces Just phone-width thick, FridgePower discreetly slots into kitchen gaps, fridge tops, or wall-mounts with a 10-minute DIY kit. Bolstered with anti-vibration measures, it fits securely behind SUV seats, under RV floors, or in camper storage. Pairing it with Charger 2 creates a self-sufficient off-grid power setup that recharges at 800W from the vehicle's alternator when driving. Top Efficiency with 10-Year Durability FridgePower's industry-leading 3W standby draw presents 70% better efficiency than rivals, saving 600Wh daily—enough to extend fridge runtime by half a day. The EV-grade LiFePO₄ cells offer a decade of use. Combined with the pass-through charging, it promises long-term outage preparedness and energy conservation. Powerful, Expandable, and Beginner-Friendly The 1,800W continuous power (3,600W peak) handles high-surge fridges, sump pumps, Wi-Fi routers, and other critical loads. Its 2,016Wh capacity runs a standard fridge 21+ hours, or up to four days when adding three slim BlueCell 200 batteries for 8kWh total storage. Plug-n-play simplicity and DIY-able installation make it a good entry point for first-time adopters. Smartly Controlled UPS Protection Built for modern homes, the FridgePower integrates with Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant for easy, voice-based interactions. While an optional Display 1 Magnetic Screen visualizes key statistics, the intuitive BLUETTI app further elevates energy management with remote control, TOU scheduling, and proactive charging in bad weather. With

SYDNEY — Clean energy leader BLUETTI will launch its ultra-slim FridgePower power solution on Kickstarter on April 17, 2026, with an early-bird lock-in offer for pre-launch supporters. Part of BLUETTI’s growing ecosystem to address specific needs, this efficient UPS backup is a reliable power solution for apartments, narrow spaces, camper vans, and off-grid travel setups. […]

Agong honored for administrative developments, Johor project progress

JOHOR BAHRU: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, was briefed on current developments regarding the administration and progress of state development projects by the Menteri Besar of Johor, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. His Majesty, who is also the Sultan of Johor, was also presented with initiatives implemented by the state government to strengthen the economy and the well-being of the people. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook page, the development was presented during a session with His Majesty at Istana Pasir Pelangi, here. Also present was Johor Legal Advisor, Datuk Abd Aziz Engan.

JOHOR BAHRU: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, was briefed on current developments regarding the administration and progress of state development projects by the Menteri Besar of Johor, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. His Majesty, who is also the Sultan of Johor, was also presented with initiatives implemented by the state government to strengthen the economy […]

Tourism operators adjust operations following diesel price hike

KOTA BHARU: The increase in diesel prices is beginning to put pressure on the tourism industry in Kelantan as operators are forced to adjust operations to accommodate the rising costs. State Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage Committee Chairman Datuk Kamaruddin Md Nor said the use of diesel was an important component in tourism industry operations. "It involves various sectors including transportation such as tourist buses as well as the use of generators at accommodation premises such as resorts. "Tourism operators such as buses, lorries and even resorts that use generators require diesel, so this affects their operating costs," he told Bernama recently. He said that in the current situation, entrepreneurs need to be smarter in managing expenses and adjusting operational strategies to control costs, thus ensuring business continuity. At the same time, Kamaruddin did not rule out the possibility that there were operators considering price adjustments if the cost increase continued, but advised that the measures implemented should not affect customer demand. "Small entrepreneurs are seen to be more affected by the lack of savings to absorb increased costs compared to large entrepreneurs who have stronger financial capabilities," he said. Meanwhile, he said the state government would continue to play a role in supporting the tourism industry, including examining the forms of assistance that could be channeled through relevant agencies, even though the issue of fuel prices was under the jurisdiction of the federal government. Last Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance in a statement announced that the retail price of diesel in the Peninsular had increased by 50 sen to RM6.02 per litre while in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan it remained at RM2.15 per litre.

KOTA BHARU: The increase in diesel prices is beginning to put pressure on the tourism industry in Kelantan as operators are forced to adjust operations to accommodate the rising costs. State Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage Committee Chairman Datuk Kamaruddin Md Nor said the use of diesel was an important component in tourism industry operations. […]

University Of London Launches Fully Online Postgraduate Microcredentials For Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- The University of London today announced the launch of its new online postgraduate microcredentials for learners in Malaysia, offering flexible and stackable pathways that support lifelong learning without the need for physical attendance. In a statement, the university said the microcredentials are being offered at an introductory price, providing a more accessible entry point into the United Kingdom (UK) postgraduate-level study. “Delivered fully online via the University of London’s Global Digital Campus, these microcredentials enable learners in Malaysia to start anytime, study anywhere and progress at their own pace. “This makes postgraduate-level education more accessible for working professionals and mid-career learners balancing career and personal commitments,” the statement read. Designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce, the university said the microcredentials are modular and portable, allowing learners to accumulate academic credits that can be stacked towards a recognised postgraduate qualification or transferred into University of London degree programmes from which they are derived. University of London deputy vice-chancellor Prof David Latchman said the online microcredentials are designed to put learners in control of their education, allowing them to study what they need, when they need it and from wherever they are. “For learners in Malaysia, this means access to world-class postgraduate learning with academic direction from globally recognised universities, including University College London (UCL) and City St George's, without the constraints of geography, fixed schedules or traditional entry barriers. “This approach reflects our long-standing commitment to expanding access to higher education globally,” he was quoted in the statement. There are eight microcredentials currently available: three in financial management, guided academically by UCL, and five in global supply chain management, overseen by City, University of London and St George’s. Each microcredential carries 15 postgraduate credits, providing a flexible, lower-commitment pathway into UK postgraduate study without the need for long-term enrolment, relocation, or full-degree tuition. Learners can start immediately, with no complex applications or fixed schedules, offering flexible options for working professionals. “Assessments are designed for working professionals and lifelong learners, with on-demand delivery rather than fixed-term schedules, allowing learners to balance study alongside work, family and other commitments,” the statement read. The University of London has a long-standing presence in Malaysia, with over 16,000 alumni in the country and more than 3,000 students currently enrolled online or through its Recognised Teaching Centres. Globally, the university attracts students from over 190 countries, reflecting its leadership in international distance and digital learning. “For learners in Malaysia, this means access to research-informed academic content from world-leading universities, delivered through a single, integrated digital platform,” the statement added. The statement noted that the microcredentials mark the first phase of the university’s broader vision to expand access to flexible, high-quality higher education worldwide, including throughout Southeast Asia. Further information about the newly launched postgraduate microcredentials programme may be obtained at https://www.london.ac.uk/study/microcredentials.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The University of London today announced the launch of its new online postgraduate microcredentials for learners in Malaysia, offering flexible and stackable pathways that support lifelong learning without the need for physical attendance. In a statement, the university said the microcredentials are being offered at an introductory price, providing a […]

India requested citizens in Iran to stay indoors for 48 hours

HYDERABAD: India on Tuesday issued a new advisory to its citizens in Iran to stay indoors and avoid upper floors of buildings. The Indian government had previously asked its citizens to leave Iran due to the ongoing war. "Following the previous advisory, Indian nationals still in Iran must remain in their respective locations for the next 48 hours, stay away from all electrical appliances, military facilities and upper floors of high-rise buildings, remain indoors, and coordinate any movement on highways transparently with the Embassy," the Indian Embassy said in a statement. The new advice comes as Israel and the United States threaten to destroy power plants, bridges, rail infrastructure and other public facilities in Iran. -- BERNAMA

HYDERABAD: India on Tuesday issued a new advisory to its citizens in Iran to stay indoors and avoid upper floors of buildings. The Indian government had previously asked its citizens to leave Iran due to the ongoing war. “Following the previous advisory, Indian nationals still in Iran must remain in their respective locations for the […]